Why can’t I book a ticket for a PSV Champions League match?

General Information

Tickets for PSV’s Champions League matches, both home and away, are in very high demand and are strictly regulated to ensure supporter loyalty and prevent fraud. Ticket sales take place exclusively through official channels, usually online via PSV.nl/tickets. Both the number of available tickets and the sales period are limited.

Home matches (at the Philips Stadium)

Availability and sales process:
For home matches at the Philips Stadium, tickets are first offered to season ticket holders and club card members. After that, a general sale follows for other supporters who have a PSV membership or club card. Ticket sales typically happen in phases, with priority based on club loyalty and previous attendance.

Restrictions and conditions:

• Tickets are sold on a personal basis and linked to the buyer’s email address.
• There is a maximum number of tickets per order (usually one to four).
• Ticket reselling is strictly prohibited, and only tickets purchased via PSV.nl/tickets are valid.
• Prices depend on the opponent and the location in the stadium. Matches against top clubs are more expensive and sell out faster.

Most popular matches:
Champions League home matches are almost always sold out due to high demand and the limited capacity of the Philips Stadium.

Advice:
Follow official communication channels for the correct sales dates and be ready to purchase tickets early.

Away matches (e.g., Olympiakos vs PSV)

Description of the Olympiakos vs PSV situation:
For away matches, stricter rules often apply due to the limited away ticket quota set by the host club. For the Olympiakos away match on November 4, 2025, around 1,600 tickets were available for PSV supporters. These were distributed over several sales periods, with priority given to supporters holding a PSV Away Card and a minimum number of “away points”.

Reasons why you cannot book a ticket:

• The online sale via PSV.nl/tickets has closed (deadline was October 31, 12:00).
• Tickets are sold out due to the limited allocation.
• You do not meet the requirements, such as having a PSV Away Card or the minimum required away points.
• Tickets are not sold through unofficial channels, and in Greece, tickets are only available for local supporters.

Additional information about away match ticket sales:
Tickets are personal and cannot be transferred to people outside the same priority group. Cancellations or transfers are only possible while the sale is ongoing and within the same category.

Advice:
Make sure you are registered with a PSV Away Card and start collecting away points early. Check official channels for remaining tickets or organized trips arranged through supporters’ clubs.

Summary

• Tickets for PSV Champions League matches are limited and strictly regulated.
• Home match tickets are mainly available to season ticket holders first, then to club cardholders.
• Away matches have a much smaller quota, require a special Away Card and enough loyalty points, and have a strict sales window.
• Tickets are only available through official channels.
• Misleading unofficial offers can lead to counterfeit tickets and no stadium access.

Because of these strict procedures, supporters often cannot purchase tickets once the sales period closes or all available tickets are sold out.